Datok Merah’s Grandson
Originally released in 1963. Datok Merah’s Grandson is a drama/action film. directed by M. Amin.
Starring Nordin Ahmad, Latifah Omar, and Rose Yatimah
Synopsis
A period drama with Malay symbolisms, myth and folklore, the title Chuchu Datok Merah points to the mental image Malays have of themselves as descendants of Hang Tuah, the legendary Malay warrior of Malacca. Awang Janggut is very much a pseudo-warrior. Instead of a “keris”, a warrior’s weapon, he owns a prize-winning rooster. His battlefield is the cock fight arena. Home is a big but empty house inherited from his ancestor, and prefers living in poverty to working. The closest he comes to the high life of a warrior is when a rich businessman employs him as a bodyguard after he prevents hooligans from taunting the latter’s daughter Siti. Despite knowing Awang is married, Siti continues to flirt with him, causing him to leave his pregnant wife alone. She eventually falls sick and has a miscarriage. The film is a social criticism of people who rest on their laurels and ancestry instead of working for themselves. It is also one of the finest examples of the anti-hero in Malay cinema.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Datok Merah’s Grandson about?
A period drama with Malay symbolisms, myth and folklore, the title Chuchu Datok Merah points to the mental image Malays have of themselves as descendants of Hang Tuah, the legendary Malay warrior o...
Who directed Datok Merah’s Grandson?
Datok Merah’s Grandson was directed by M. Amin.
How long is Datok Merah’s Grandson?
Datok Merah’s Grandson has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Datok Merah’s Grandson released?
Datok Merah’s Grandson was released on January 1, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Datok Merah’s Grandson?
The main cast of Datok Merah’s Grandson includes Nordin Ahmad, Latifah Omar, Rose Yatimah, A. Rahim, Yem.